NOGEPA 1.9B Banksman (refresher)

To extend the validity of the NOGEPA Banksman 1.9 certificate it is required to follow this one-day training. Here the most important theoretical and practical parts of the Banksman 1.9 basic training are covered. The Banksman offshore training is specifically designed for operational personnel on ships and / or oil platforms involved in hoisting operations. The purpose of this Banksman training is for participants to perform hoisting operations safely, responsibly and efficiently in cooperation with the crane operator.

This certificate within the (petro) chemical industry in the Netherlands for an exemption for the “SOG BVL and VVL-H ‘licenses and can be followed instead of these courses.

This training consists of a combination of theory instruction, hands-on exercises and practical exercises with the crane and other hoisting equipment. The following topics are covered.

Course formatThis Banksman Training consists of 1 day instruction from 08.00 to 16.30 for groups up to 8 participants. Both the theoretical and the practical part will be closed with a test.

CertificateParticipants who pass the theoretical and practical exam receive a Banksman NOGEPA 1.9B certificate. This certificate is valid for 4 years.

LanguageThe training is performed in English. In the case of Dutch speaking groups the instruction can be provided in the Dutch language, but training materials and examinations are in English.

LocationThe training can be held at the STC-KNRM Training Centre in Rotterdam where all necessary facilities are available. On request we can also organize this training at other locations around the world, for example close to a project.

PrerequisiteThere are no specific prerequisites for this course. If partcipants need to work Offshore, a valid Offshore medical exam is oblgated.

PriceThe price is € €495,– (inclusive registration fee) per participant. This price includes all training materials, the theoretical and practical exam and lunch, coffee and tea.